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Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
Russian man arrested with 1.8kg of drugs at Tha Chatchai
PHUKET: A Russian man has been charged with drug trafficking after police seized a large quantity of crystal meth, heroin, ketamine and other drugs at the Tha Chatchai checkpoint yesterday (May 18).
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET UNDERWORLD: Brit Busted in Execution Plot, Patong Inferno, BKK Train Tragedy || May 18
PHUKET XTRA: VIDEO: PHUKET UNDERWORLD: Brit Busted in Execution Plot, Patong Inferno, BKK Train Tragedy || May 18
PHUKET XTRA - May 18 || Hosted by: JP Mestanza #Phuket #PhuketNews #Thailand
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
Ministry rolls out five-point plan to prepare for drought
BANGKOK: The government is introducing a five-point water management plan to prepare for possible droughts linked to the El Niño weather pattern, the Agriculture Ministry said yesterday (May 17).
Antonsen dashes Kunlavut’s dream
Antonsen dashes Kunlavut’s dream
BADMINTON: Anders Antonsen came from behind to defeat Kunlavut Vitidsarn in the BWF Thailand Open final yesterday (May 17), denying the Thai star his third win in his home tournament at Nimibutr Stadium in Bangkok.
Officials move to calm Patong nightlife operators after extortion protest
Officials move to calm Patong nightlife operators after extortion protest
PHUKET: Phuket officials have moved to ease concerns among Patong entertainment venue operators following last week’s protest over alleged extortion and delays in entertainment licence approvals, insisting that authorities are acting lawfully and transparently while accelerating efforts to resolve licensing issues.
Russians called to respect Phuket
Russians called to respect Phuket
PHUKET: Renowned Muay Thai and MMA training camp Tiger Muay Thai in Chalong has called on its Russian members to send a clear, positive message to Russian visitors causing problems through anti-social behaviour.
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
Collision train driver on drugs, unlicensed
BANGKOK: The driver of the freight train that hit a passenger bus and other vehicles on a congested Bangkok level crossing on Saturday (May 16) tested positive for drug abuse and did not have a rail transport licence, according to the rail transport chief.
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
Putin to visit China days after Trump trip
MOSCOW: Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to China tomorrow (May 19) for a two-day visit, hot on the heels of US President Donald Trump’s trip to Beijing, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
Tourism strategy targets high-spending visitors
BANGKOK: The Tourism Council of Thailand (TCT) has offered Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul a plan to drive high-value tourism over a four-year term.
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
Tourism wrestles with war's impact
BANGKOK: On Feb 28, when the US-Israeli war with Iran began, Thailand's tourism industry was looking forward to reaping the benefits of the final month of the high season.
Malykhin retires after reclaiming heavyweight title
Malykhin retires after reclaiming heavyweight title
MMA: Anatoly Malykhin reclaimed the ONE Championship heavyweight MMA title in brutal fashion on Friday (May 15) night – then dropped an even bigger bombshell.
Child abuse case investigated in Kathu
Child abuse case investigated in Kathu
PHUKET: Kathu Municipality officials and child welfare authorities have intervened in a child abuse case involving allegations that a child was physically assaulted by the stepfather, with police now investigating the matter.
Patong woman arrested for online scam ‘mule accounts’
Patong woman arrested for online scam ‘mule accounts’
PHUKET: A 38-year-old woman wanted on three fraud-related arrest warrants was arrested in Patong after allegedly allowing her bank accounts to be used by online scammers targeting victims through Facebook sales schemes.
Phuket celebrates 13th Baba Wedding Ceremony
Phuket celebrates 13th Baba Wedding Ceremony
PHUKET: Phuket’s century-old Baba-Peranakan wedding traditions were brought to life in Phuket Old Town yesterday (May 17) as couples in elaborate traditional attire took part in the 13th Phuket Baba Wedding Ceremony.
Phuket Hotels Association launches “Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale” to raise funds for local young people
Phuket Hotels Association launches “Absolutely Fabulous Travel Sale” to raise funds for local young people
Auction prizes include luxury hotel stays in the Maldives, Bali, Japan and more, as PHAB returns to create scholarship and internship opportunities for talented young hospitality professionals in Phuket.
Midnight fire tears through Patong building, injuring two
Midnight fire tears through Patong building, injuring two
PHUKET: Two people were injured after a fire broke out at an eight-storey commercial and residential building in Patong shortly after midnight on Friday and continued into the early hours of Saturday (May 16).
Fire damages rental room on Patong Hill
Fire damages rental room on Patong Hill
PHUKET: A fire damaged a rented room on the Kathu side of Patong Hill early this morning (May 18), with firefighters preventing the blaze from spreading to neighbouring units.
CCTV trail leads Chalong Police to suspect in two theft cases
CCTV trail leads Chalong Police to suspect in two theft cases
PHUKET: Chalong Police have arrested a suspect linked to two theft cases in Chalong after tracing his movements through CCTV footage and a motorcycle he allegedly abandoned at the scene.
Russian woman dies after Nai Yang rescue
Russian woman dies after Nai Yang rescue
PHUKET: A 43-year-old Russian woman died after being pulled unconscious from the water at Nai Yang Beach yesterday afternoon (May 17).
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
What if we killed all mosquitoes?
PARIS: The deadliest animals are not lions, spiders or snakes, but the tiny mosquitoes that suck our blood, make us itchy and infect us with disease.